EP3263100A1 - Acétate de phényle l-ornithine et procédés de fabrication associés - Google Patents

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EP3263100A1
EP3263100A1 EP17185173.6A EP17185173A EP3263100A1 EP 3263100 A1 EP3263100 A1 EP 3263100A1 EP 17185173 A EP17185173 A EP 17185173A EP 3263100 A1 EP3263100 A1 EP 3263100A1
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  • the present application relates to the fields of pharmaceutical chemistry, biochemistry, and medicine.
  • it relates to L-ornithine phenyl acetate salts and methods of making and using the same.
  • Hepatic encephalopathy is a primary clinical consequence of progressive hyperammonemia and is a complex neuropsychiatric syndrome, which may complicate acute or chronic hepatic failure. It is characterized by changes in mental state including a wide range of neuropsychiatric symptoms ranging from minor signs of altered brain function to overt psychiatric and/or neurological symptoms, or even deep coma. The accumulation of unmetabolized ammonia has been considered as the main factor involved in the pathogenesis of hepatic encephalopathy, but additional mechanisms may be associated.
  • L-Ornithine monohydrochloride and other L-ornithine salts are available for their use in the treatment of hyperammonemia and hepatic encephalopathy.
  • U.S. Publication No. 2008/0119554 which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety, describes compositions of L-ornithine and phenyl acetate for the treatment of hepatic encephalopathy.
  • L-ornithine has been prepared by enzymatic conversion methods.
  • U.S. Patent Nos. 5,405,761 and 5,591,613 both of which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety, describe enzymatic conversion of arginine to form L-ornithine salts.
  • Sodium phenyl acetate is commercially available, and also available as an injectable solution for the treatment of acute hyperammonemia. The injectable solution is marketed as AMMONUL.
  • salt forms may exhibit improved degradation properties
  • certain salts particularly sodium or chloride salts
  • a high sodium intake may be dangerous for cirrhotic patients prone to ascites, fluid overload and electrolyte imbalances.
  • certain salts are difficult to administer intravenously because of an increased osmotic pressure, i.e., the solution is hypertonic. High concentrations of excess salt may require diluting large volumes of solution for intravenous administration which, in turn, leads to excessive fluid overload. Accordingly, there exists a need for the preparation of L-ornithine and phenyl acetate salts which are favorable for the treatment of hepatic encephalopathy or other conditions where fluid overload and electrolyte imbalance are prevalent.
  • compositions comprising a crystalline form of L-ornithine phenyl acetate.
  • the crystalline form exhibits an X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising at least one characteristic peak, wherein said characteristic peak is selected from the group consisting of approximately 6.0°, 13.9°, 14.8°, 17.1 °, 17.8° and 24.1° 2 ⁇ .
  • the crystalline form exhibits an X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising at least three characteristic peaks, wherein said characteristic peaks are selected from the group consisting of approximately 6.0°, 13.9°, 14.8°, 17.1 °, 17.8° and 24.1° 2 ⁇ .
  • the crystalline form exhibits an X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising characteristic peaks at approximately 6.0°, 13.9°, 14.8°, 17.1°, 17.8° and 24.1° 2 ⁇ .
  • the crystalline form has a melting point of about 202° C.
  • the crystalline form is represented by the formula [C 5 H 13 N 2 O 2 ][C 8 H 7 O 2 ].
  • the crystalline form exhibit an X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising at least one characteristic peak, wherein said characteristic peak is selected from the group consisting of approximately 4.9°, 13.2°, 17.4°, 20.8° and 24.4° 2 ⁇ .
  • the crystalline form exhibits an X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising at least three characteristic peaks, wherein said characteristic peaks are selected from the group consisting of approximately 4.9°, 13.2°, 17.4°, 20.8° and 24.4° 2 ⁇ .
  • the crystalline form exhibits an X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising characteristic peaks at approximately 4.9°, 13.2°, 17.4°, 20.8° and 24.4° 2 ⁇ .
  • the crystalline form comprising water and/or ethanol molecules.
  • the crystalline form comprises about 11% by weight of said molecules as determined by thermogravimetric analysis.
  • the crystalline form is characterized by differential scanning calorimetry as comprising an endotherm at about 35° C.
  • the crystalline has a melting point at about 203° C.
  • the crystalline form is represented by the formula [C 5 H 13 N 2 O 2 ][C 8 H 7 O 2 ]EtOH.H 2 O.
  • Some embodiments have the crystalline form exhibiting an X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising at least one characteristic peak, wherein said characteristic peak is selected from the group consisting of approximately 5.8°, 14.1°, 18.6°, 19.4°, 22.3° and 24.8° 2 ⁇ .
  • the crystalline form exhibits an X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising at least three characteristic peaks, wherein said characteristic peaks are selected from the group consisting of approximately 5.8°, 14.1°, 18.6°, 19.4°, 22.3° and 24.8° 2 ⁇ .
  • the crystalline form exhibits an X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising characteristic peaks at approximately 5.8°, 14.1°, 18.6°, 19.4°, 22.3° and 24.8° 2 ⁇ .
  • the crystalline form is characterized by differential scanning calorimetry as comprising an endotherm at about 40° C. In some embodiments, the crystalline form comprises a melting point at about 203° C.
  • the crystalline form exhibits an X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising at least one characteristic peak, wherein said characteristic peak is selected from the group consisting of approximately 13.7°, 17.4°, 19.8°, 20.6° and 23.7° 2 ⁇ .
  • the crystalline form exhibits an X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising at least three characteristic peaks, wherein said characteristic peak is selected from the group consisting of approximately 13.7°, 17.4°, 19.8°, 20.6° and 23.7° 2 ⁇ .
  • the crystalline form exhibits an X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising characteristic peaks at approximately 13.7°, 17.4°, 19.8°, 20.6° and 23.7° 2 ⁇ .
  • the crystalline form is characterized by differential scanning calorimetry as comprising an endotherm at about 174° C. In some embodiments, the crystalline form has a melting point of about 196° C. In some embodiments, the crystalline form comprises a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
  • compositions comprising: at least about 50% by weight of a crystalline form of L-ornithine phenyl acetate salt and at least about 0.01% by weight benzoic acid or a salt thereof.
  • the composition comprises at least about 0.10% by weight benzoic acid or a salt thereof. In some embodiments, the composition comprises no more than 5% by weight benzoic acid or a salt thereof. In some embodiments, the composition comprises no more than 1% by weight benzoic acid or a salt thereof.
  • the composition further comprises at least 10 ppm silver. In some embodiments, comprises at least 20 ppm silver. In some embodiments, the composition further comprises at least 25 ppm silver. In some embodiments, comprises no more than 600 ppm, silver. In some embodiments, composition comprises no more than 100 ppm silver. In some embodiments, the composition comprises no more than 65 ppm silver.
  • the composition in water is isotonic with body fluids.
  • the isotonic solution has an osmolality in the range of about 280 to about 330 mOsm/kg.
  • the composition has a density in the range of about 1.1 to about 1.3 kg/m 3 .
  • Some embodiments disclosed herein include a process for making L-ornithine phenyl acetate salt comprising: intermixing an L-ornithine salt, a benzoate salt and a solvent to form an intermediate solution; intermixing phenyl acetate with said intermediate solution; and isolating a composition comprising at least 70% crystalline L-ornithine phenyl acetate by weight.
  • the process comprises removing at least a portion of a salt from said intermediate solution before intermixing the phenyl acetate, wherein said salt is not an L-ornithine salt. In some embodiments, the process comprises adding hydrochloric acid before removing at least a portion of the salt.
  • intermixing the L-ornithine, the benzoate salt and the solvent comprises: dispersing the L-ornithine salt in water to form a first solution; dispersing the benzoate salt in DMSO to form a second solution; and intermixing said first solution and said second solution to form said solution.
  • the composition comprises at least about 0.10% by weight benzoate salt. In some embodiments, composition comprises no more than 5% by weight benzoate salt. In some embodiments, composition comprises no more than 1% by weight benzoate salt.
  • the L-ornithine salt is L-ornithine hydrochloride.
  • the benzoate salt is silver benzoate.
  • the composition comprises at least 10 ppm silver. In some embodiments, composition comprises at least 20 ppm silver. In some embodiments, the composition comprises at least 25 ppm silver. In some embodiments, the composition comprises no more than 600 ppm silver. In some embodiments, the composition comprises no more than 100 ppm silver. In some embodiments, the composition comprises no more than 65 ppm silver.
  • the phenyl acetate is in an alkali metal salt.
  • the alkali metal salt is sodium phenyl acetate.
  • the composition comprises no more than 100 ppm sodium. In some embodiments, the composition comprises no more than 20 ppm sodium.
  • the L-ornithine is in a halide salt.
  • the halide salt is L-ornithine hydrochloride.
  • the composition comprises no more than 0.1% by weight chloride. In some embodiments, the composition comprises no more than 0.01% by weight chloride.
  • compositions disclosed herein include a composition obtained by any of the processes disclosed herein.
  • Some embodiments disclosed herein include a process for making L-ornithine phenyl acetate salt comprising: increasing the pH value of a solution comprising an L-ornithine salt at least until an intermediate salt precipitates, wherein said intermediate salt is not an L-ornithine salt; isolating the intermediate salt from said solution; intermixing phenyl acetic acid with said solution; and isolating L-ornithine phenyl acetate salt from said solution.
  • the pH value is increased to at least 8.0. In some embodiments, the pH value is increased to at least 9.0. In some embodiments, increasing the pH value comprises adding a pH modifier selected from the group consisting of sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, sodium methoxide, potassium t-butoxide, sodium carbonate, calcium carbonate, dibutylamine, tryptamine, sodium hydride, calcium hydride, butyllithium, ethylmagnesium bromide or combinations thereof.
  • a pH modifier selected from the group consisting of sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, sodium methoxide, potassium t-butoxide, sodium carbonate, calcium carbonate, dibutylamine, tryptamine, sodium hydride, calcium hydride, butyllithium, ethylmagnesium bromide or combinations thereof.
  • Some embodiments disclosed herein include a method of treating or ameliorating hyperammonemia in a subject by administering a therapeutically effective amount of a crystalline form of L-ornithine phenyl acetate salt.
  • the crystalline form is administered orally.
  • the crystalline form is selected from the group consisting of Form I, Form II, Form III, Form V, wherein: Form I exhibits an X-ray powder diffraction pattern having characteristic peaks at approximately 4.9°, 13.2°, 17.4°, 20.8° and 24.4° 2 ⁇ ; Form II exhibits an X-ray powder diffraction pattern having characteristic peaks at approximately 6.0°, 13.9°, 14.8°, 17.1°, 17.8° and 24.1° 2 ⁇ ; Form III exhibits an X-ray powder diffraction pattern having characteristic peaks at approximately 5.8°, 14.1°, 18.6°, 19.4°, 22.3° and 24.8° 2 ⁇ ; and Form V exhibits an X-ray powder diffraction pattern having characteristic peaks at approximately 13.7°, 17.4°, 19.8°, 20.6° and 23.7° 2 ⁇ .
  • the crystalline form is Form I. In some embodiments, the crystalline form is Form II. In some embodiments, the crystalline form is Form III. In some embodiments, the crystalline form is Form V.
  • the at least two crystalline forms selected from the group consisting of Form I, Form II, Form III and Form V are administered. In some embodiments, the at least two crystalline forms are administered at about the same time.
  • the crystalline form is administered from 1 to 3 times daily. In some embodiments, the therapeutically effective amount is in the range of about 500 mg to about 50 g.
  • the subject is identified as having hepatic encephalopathy. In some embodiments, the subject is identified as having hyperammonemia.
  • Some embodiments disclosed herein include a process for making L-ornithine phenyl acetate salt comprising: intermixing an L-ornithine salt, silver phenyl acetate and a solvent to form a solution, wherein the L-ornithine salt is an alkali metal salt; and isolating L-ornithine phenyl acetate from said solution.
  • Some embodiments disclosed herein include a method of treating or ameliorating hyperammonemia comprising intravenously administering a therapeutically effective amount of a solution comprising L-ornithine phenyl acetate, wherein said therapeutically effective amount comprises no more than 500 mL of said solution.
  • the solution comprises at least about 25 mg/mL of L-ornithine phenyl acetate. In some embodiments, the solution comprises at least about 40 mg/mL of L-ornithine phenyl acetate. In some embodiments, the solution comprises no more than 300 mg/mL. In some embodiments, the solution is isotonic with body fluid.
  • Some embodiments disclosed herein include a method of compressing L-ornithine phenyl acetate, the method comprising applying pressure to a metastable form of L-ornithine phenyl acetate to induce a phase change.
  • the metastable form is amorphous. In some embodiments, the metastable form exhibits an X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising at least one characteristic peak, wherein said characteristic peak is selected from the group consisting of approximately 4.9°, 13.2°, 20.8° and 24.4° 2 ⁇ .
  • the pressure is applied for a predetermined time. In some embodiments, the predetermined time is about 1 second or less. In some embodiments, the pressure is at least about 500 psi.
  • the phase change yields a composition having a density in the range of about 1.1 to about 1.3 kg/m 3 after applying the pressure.
  • the phase change yields a composition exhibiting an X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising at least one characteristic peak, wherein said characteristic peak is selected from the group consisting of approximately 6.0°, 13.9°, 14.8°, 17.1°, 17.8° and 24.1° 2 ⁇ .
  • Some embodiments disclosed herein include a composition obtained by applying pressure to a metastable form of L-ornithine phenyl acetate to induce a phase change.
  • L-ornithine phenyl acetate salts and in particular, crystalline forms of said salt. These methods permit large-scale production of pharmaceutically acceptable forms of L-ornithine phenyl acetate using economical processes. Moreover, crystalline forms of L-ornithine phenyl acetate, including Forms I, II, III and V are also disclosed.
  • the L-ornithine phenyl acetate salts permit intravenous administration with negligible concomitant sodium load, and therefore minimize the amount of i.v. fluid that is required.
  • the present application relates to new crystalline forms of L-ornithine phenyl acetate salts, as well as methods of making and using L-ornithine phenyl acetate salts.
  • the salt advantageously exhibits long-term stability without significant amounts of sodium or chloride.
  • L-ornithine phenyl acetate is expected to provide an improved safety profile compared to other salts of L-ornithine and phenyl acetate.
  • L-ornithine phenyl acetate exhibits lower tonicity compared to other salts, and therefore can be administered intravenously at higher concentrations. Accordingly, L-ornithine phenyl acetate is expected to provide significant clinical improvements for the treatment of hepatic encephalopathy.
  • the present application also relates to various polymorphs of L-ornithine phenyl acetate.
  • the occurrence of different crystal forms (polymorphism) is a property of some molecules and molecular complexes.
  • Salt complexes such as L-ornithine phenyl acetate, may give rise to a variety of solids having distinct physical properties like melting point, X-ray diffraction pattern, infrared absorption fingerprint and NMR spectrum.
  • the differences in the physical properties of polymorphs result from the orientation and intermolecular interactions of adjacent molecules (complexes) in the bulk solid. Accordingly, polymorphs can be distinct solids sharing the same active pharmaceutical ingredient yet having distinct advantageous and/or disadvantageous physico-chemical properties compared to other forms in the polymorph family.
  • L-Ornithine phenyl acetate salt may be produced, for example, through an intermediate salt, such as L-ornithine benzoate.
  • an L-ornithine salt of Formula I can be reacted with a benzoate salt of Formula II to obtain the intermediate L-ornithine benzoate.
  • X in Formula I can be any ion capable of forming a salt with L-ornithine other than benzoic acid or phenyl acetic acid.
  • X can be a monoatomic anion, such as, but not limited to, a halide (e.g., fluoride, chloride, bromide, and iodide).
  • X can also be a polyatomic anion, such as, but not limited to, acetate, aspartate, formate, oxalate, bicarbonate, carbonate, bitrate, sulfate, nitrate, isonicotinate, salicylate, citrate, tartrate, pantothenate, bitartrate, ascorbate, succinate, maleate, gentisinate, fumarate, gluconate, glucaronate, saccharate, formate, glutamate, methanesulfonate, ethanesulfonate, benzensulfonate, p-toluenesulfonate, pamoate ( i.e ., 1,1'-methylene-bis-(2-hydroxy-3-naphthoate), phosphate and the like.
  • X is a monovalent ion.
  • X is chloride.
  • Y in Formula II can be any appropriate ion capable of forming a salt with benzoic acid.
  • Y can be a monoatomic cation, such as an alkali metal ion (e.g., Li + , Na + , and K + ) and other monovalent ions (e.g., Ag + ).
  • Y may also be a polyatomic cation, such as ammonium, L-arginine, diethylamine, choline, ethanolamine, IH-imidazole, trolamine, and the like.
  • Y is an inorganic ion.
  • Y is silver.
  • the intermediate L-ornithine benzoate (i.e., Formula III) can be prepared by intermixing solutions including compounds of Formulae I and II.
  • the compounds of Formulae I and II may be separately dissolved in water and dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), respectively.
  • DMSO dimethyl sulfoxide
  • the two solutions may then be intermixed so that the L-ornithine and benzoic acid react to form the salt of Formula III.
  • the two salt compounds can be directly dissolved into a single solution.
  • L-ornithine and benzoic acid are dissolved in separate solvents, and subsequently intermixed.
  • L-ornithine is dissolved in an aqueous solution
  • benzoic acid is dissolved in an organic solvent
  • the L-ornithine and benzoic acid solutions are subsequently intermixed.
  • Non-limiting examples of solvents which may be used when intermixing L-ornithine and benzoate salts include acetonitrile, dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO), cyclohexane, ethanol, acetone, acetic acid, 1-propanol, dimethylcarbonate, N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP), ethyl acetate (EtOAc), toluene, isopropyl alcohol (IPA), diisopropoyl ether, nitromethane, water, 1,4 dioxane, tdiethyl ether, ethylene glycol, methyl acetate (MeOAc), methanol, 2-butanol, cumene, ethyl formate, isobutyl acetate, 3-methyl-1-butanol, anisole, and combinations thereof.
  • the L-ornithine benzoate solution includes water.
  • the L-ornithine benzoate solution includes water.
  • counterions X and Y may form a precipitate that can be removed from the intermixed solution using known methods, such as filtration, centrifugation, and the like.
  • X is chloride
  • Y is silver
  • the reaction produces a precipitate having AgCl.
  • Scheme 1 shows the compounds of Formulae I and II as salts, it is also within the scope of the present application to intermix the free base of L-ornithine and benzoic acid to form the intermediate of L-ornithine benzoate. Consequently, forming and isolating the precipitate is optional.
  • the relative amount of L-ornithine and benzoate salts that are intermixed is not limited; however the molar ratio of L-ornithine to benzoic acid may optionally be in the range of about 10:90 and 90:10. In some embodiments, the molar ratio of L-ornithine benzoate can be in the range of about 30:70 and 30:70. In some embodiments, the molar ratio of L-ornithine to benzoate can be in the range of about 40:60 and 60:40. In some embodiments, the molar ratio of L-ornithine to benzoate is about 1:1.
  • additional amounts of X-containing salt may be added to encourage further precipitation of the counterion Y.
  • X is chloride and Y is silver
  • the molar ratio of L-ornithine hydrochloride to silver benzoate may be greater than 1:1 so that an excess of chloride is present relative to silver.
  • the molar ratio of L-ornithine to benzoic acid is greater than about 1:1.
  • the additional chloride salt is not required to be derived from an L-ornithine salt (e.g., L-ornithine hydrochloride).
  • dilute solutions of hydrochloric acid may be added to the solution to further remove silver.
  • the L-ornithine benzoate can be reacted with a phenyl acetate salt of Formula IV to form L-ornithine phenyl acetate.
  • a phenyl acetate salt of Formula IV for example, sodium phenyl acetate can be intermixed with a solution of L-ornithine benzoate to form L-ornithine phenyl acetate.
  • Various salts of phenyl acetate may be used, and therefore Z in Formula IV can be any cation capable of forming a salt with phenyl acetate other than benzoic acid or L-ornithine.
  • Z can be a monoatomic cation, such as an alkali metal ion (e.g., Li + , Na + , and K + ) and other monovalent ions (e.g., Ag + ).
  • Z may also be a polyatomic cation, such as ammonium, L-arginine, diethylamine, choline, ethanolamine, 1H-imidazole, trolamine, and the like.
  • Z is an inorganic ion.
  • Z is sodium.
  • the relative amount of L-ornithine and phenyl acetate salts that are intermixed is also not limited; however the molar ratio of L-ornithine to phenyl acetate may optionally be in the range of about 10:90 and 90:10. In some embodiments, the molar ratio of L-ornithine to phenyl acetate can be in the range of about 30:70 and 30:70. In some embodiments, the molar ratio of L-ornithine to phenyl acetate can be in the range of about 40:60 and 60:40. In some embodiments, the molar ratio of L-ornithine to benzoic acid is about 1:1.
  • the L-ornithine phenyl acetate of Formula V may then be isolated from solution using known techniques. For example, by evaporating any solvent until the L-ornithine phenyl acetate crystallizes, or alternatively by the adding an anti-solvent miscible in the L-ornithine phenyl acetate solution until the L-ornithine phenyl acetate precipitates from solution.
  • Another possible means for isolating the L-ornithine phenyl acetate is to adjust the temperature of the solution ( e.g., lower the temperature) until the L-ornithine phenyl acetate precipitates. As will be discussed in further detail in a later section, the method of isolating the L-ornithine phenyl acetate affects the crystalline form that is obtained.
  • the isolated L-ornithine phenyl acetate may be subjected to various additional processing, such as drying and the like.
  • L-ornithine phenyl acetate may be subsequently intermixed with a dilute HCl solution to precipitate residual silver.
  • the L-ornithine phenyl acetate may again be isolated from solution using similar methods disclosed above.
  • L-ornithine phenyl acetate may similarly be prepared using an intermediate salt other than L-ornithine benzoate.
  • L-ornithine, or a salt thereof e.g., L-ornithine hydrochloride
  • L-Ornithine acetate may then be intermixed with phenyl acetic acid, or a salt thereof (e.g., sodium phenyl acetate), to obtain L-ornithine phenyl acetate.
  • Scheme 4 illustrates an exemplary process of forming L-ornithine phenyl acetate using L-ornithine acetate as an intermediate salt.
  • the intermediate salt can be a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of L-ornithine.
  • the intermediate L-ornithine salt can be an acetate, aspartate, formate, oxalate, bicarbonate, carbonate, bitrate, sulfate, nitrate, isonicotinate, salicylate, citrate, tartrate, pantothenate, bitartrate, ascorbate, succinate, maleate, gentisinate, fumarate, gluconate, glucaronate, saccharate, formate, benzoate, glutamate, methanesulfonate, ethanesulfonate, benzensulfonate, p-toluenesulfonate, pamoate ( i.e., 1,1'-methylene-bis-(2-hydroxy-3-naphthoate) or phosphate.
  • the free acid of the intermediate is preferably a weaker acid relative to phenyl acetic acid.
  • the intermediate is an L-ornithine salt with an anion component that exhibits a pK a value that is higher than the pK a value of phenyl acetic acid.
  • acetic acid and phenyl acetic acid exhibit pK a values of about 4.76 and 4.28, respectively.
  • L-Ornithine phenyl acetate may also be prepared, in some embodiments, without forming an intermediate salt, such as L-ornithine benzoate.
  • Scheme 4 illustrates an exemplary process for preparing L-ornithine phenyl acetate without an intermediate salt.
  • a pH modifier may be added to a solution of L-ornithine salt (e.g., as illustrated in Scheme 4 by the compound of Formula I) until a salt precipitates from solution, where the salt is not an L-ornithine salt.
  • sodium methoxide NaOMe
  • NaOMe sodium methoxide
  • the precipitate may optionally be isolated from solution using known techniques, such as filtration, centrifugation, and the like.
  • the free base of L-ornithine e.g., as illustrated in Scheme 4 by the compound of Formula I-a
  • phenyl acetic acid or a salt thereof (e.g., as illustrated in Scheme 4 by the compound of Formula IV), to obtain L-ornithine phenyl acetate.
  • the L-ornithine phenyl acetate of Formula V may then be isolated as previously described.
  • a pH modifier can include a basic compound, or anhydrous precursor thereof, and/or a chemically protected base.
  • pH modifiers include sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, sodium methoxide, potassium t-butoxide, sodium carbonate, calcium carbonate, dibutylamine, tryptamine, sodium hydride, calcium hydride, butyllithium, ethylmagnesium bromide and combinations thereof.
  • the amount of pH modifier to be added is not particularly limited; however the molar ratio of L-ornithine to pH modifier may optionally be in the range of about 10:90 and 90:10.
  • the molar ratio of L-ornithine to pH modifier can be in the range of about 30:70 and 30:70. In some embodiments, the molar ratio of L-ornithine to pH modifier can be in the range of about 40:60 and 60:40. In some embodiments, the molar ratio of L-ornithine to pH modifier is about 1:1.
  • the pH modifier may, in some embodiments be added to adjust the pH value to at least about 8.0; at least about 9.0; or at least about 9.5.
  • L-ornithine phenyl acetate includes reacting an alkali metal salt of L-ornithine with a phenyl acetate salt.
  • L-ornithine hydrochloride may be intermixed with silver phenyl acetate and a solvent. AgCl may then precipitate and is optionally isolated from the solution.
  • the remaining L-ornithine phenyl acetate can also be isolated using known methods. This process can be completed using generally the same procedures and conditions outlined above.
  • the relative molar amounts of L-ornithine to phenyl acetate can be 10:90 to 90:10; 30:70 to 70:30; 40:60 to 60:40; or about 1:1.
  • the L-ornithine phenyl acetate may be isolated by evaporating the solvent, adding an anti-solvent, and/or reducing the temperature.
  • compositions of L-ornithine phenyl acetate are also disclosed herein.
  • the compositions of the present application advantageously have low amounts of inorganic salts, particularly alkali metal salts and/or halide salts, and therefore are particularly suited for oral and/or intravenous administration to patients with hepatic encephalopathy. Meanwhile, these compositions may exhibit similar stability profiles compared to other salts ( e.g., mixtures of L-ornithine hydrochloride and sodium phenyl acetate).
  • the compositions may, in some embodiments, be obtained by one of the processes disclosed in the present application. For example, any of the disclosed processes using L-ornithine benzoate as an intermediate may yield the compositions of the present application.
  • compositions in some embodiments, can include a crystalline form of L-ornithine phenyl acetate (e.g., Forms I, II, III and/or V disclosed herein).
  • the composition may include at least about 20% by weight of a crystalline form of L-ornithine phenyl acetate (preferably at least about 50% by weight, and more preferably at least about 80% by weight).
  • the composition consists essentially of a crystalline form of L-ornithine phenyl acetate.
  • the composition includes a mixture of at least two ( e.g., two, three or four forms) of Forms I, II, III, and V.
  • compositions in some embodiments, include Form II.
  • the compositions may include at least about 20%; at least about 50%; at least about 90%; at least about 95%; or at least about 99% of Form II.
  • the compositions may also include, for example, Forms I, III or V.
  • the compositions may optionally include at least about 20%; at least about 50%; at least about 90%; at least about 95%; or at least about 99% of Forms I, II, III and/or V.
  • amorphous forms of L-ornithine phenyl acetate are also within the scope of the present application.
  • Various methods are known in the art for preparing amorphous forms.
  • a solution of L-ornithine phenyl acetate may be dried under vacuum by lyophilization to obtain an amorphous composition. See P.C.T. Application WO 2007/058634 , which published in English and designates the U.S., and is hereby incorporated by reference for disclosing methods of lyophilization.
  • the composition have low amounts (if any) of alkali and halogen ions or salts, particular sodium and chloride.
  • the composition comprises no more than about 100 ppm of alkali metals (preferably no more than about 20 ppm, and most preferably no more than about 10 ppm).
  • the composition comprises no more than about 100 ppm of sodium (preferably no more than about 20 ppm, and most preferably no more than about 10 ppm).
  • the composition comprises no more than about 0.1% by weight of halides (preferably no more than about 0.01% by weight).
  • the composition comprises no more than about 0.1% by weight of chloride (preferably no more than about 0.01% by weight).
  • the reduced content of alkali metals and halides provides a composition suitable for preparing concentrated isotonic solutions.
  • these compositions can be more easily administered intravenously compared to, for example, administering mixtures of L-ornithine hydrochloride and sodium phenyl acetate.
  • an about 45 to about 55 mg/mL solution of L-ornithine phenyl acetate in water is isotonic with body fluids (e.g., the solution exhibits an osmolality in the range of about 280 to about 330 mOsm/kg).
  • compositions may also include residual amounts of the anion from an intermediate salt formed during the process of making the L-ornithine phenyl acetate composition.
  • some of the processes disclosed herein yield compositions having benzoic acid or a salt thereof.
  • the composition comprises at least about 0.01% by weight benzoic acid or a salt thereof (preferably at least about 0.05% by weight, and more preferably about 0.1% by weight).
  • the composition comprises no more than about 3% by weight benzoic acid or a salt thereof (preferably no more than about 1% by weight, and more preferably no more than about 0.5% by weight).
  • the composition includes a salt, or an acid thereof, in the range of about 0.01% to about 3% by weight (preferably about 0.1% to about 1%), wherein the salt is selected from acetate, aspartate, formate, oxalate, bicarbonate, carbonate, bitrate, sulfate, nitrate, isonicotinate, salicylate, citrate, tartrate, pantothenate, bitartrate, ascorbate, succinate, maleate, gentisinate, fumarate, gluconate, glucaronate, saccharate, formate, benzoate, glutamate, methanesulfonate, ethanesulfonate, benzensulfonate, p-toluenesulfonate, pamoate ( i.e., 1,1'-methylene-bis-(2-hydroxy-3-naphthoate) or phosphate.
  • the salt is selected from acetate, aspartate, formate, ox
  • a composition prepared using an acetate intermediate may have residual amounts of acetic acid or acetate.
  • the composition includes at least about 0.01% by weight acetic acid or acetate (preferably at least about 0.05% by weight, and more preferably about 0.1% by weight).
  • the composition includes no more than about 3% by weight acetic acid or acetate (preferably no more than about 1% by weight, and more preferably no more than about 0.5% by weight).
  • compositions may also include low amounts of silver.
  • Exemplary processes disclosed herein utilize, for example, silver benzoate, but still yield compositions with surprisingly low amounts of silver.
  • the composition includes no more than about 600 ppm silver (preferably no more than about 100 ppm, and more preferably no more than about 65 ppm).
  • the composition includes at least about 10 ppm silver (alternatively at least about 20 or 25 ppm silver).
  • compositions of L-ornithine phenyl acetate of the present application may also be formulated for administration to a subject ( e.g., a human).
  • L-Ornithine phenyl acetate, and accordingly the compositions disclosed herein may be formulated for administration with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or diluent.
  • L-ornithine phenyl acetate may thus be formulated as a medicament with a standard pharmaceutically acceptable carrier(s) and/or excipient(s) as is routine in the pharmaceutical art. The exact nature of the formulation will depend upon several factors including the desired route of administration.
  • L-ornithine phenyl acetate is formulated for oral, intravenous, intragastric, subcutaneous, intravascular or intraperitoneal administration.
  • the pharmaceutical carrier or diluent may be, for example, water or an isotonic solution, such as 5% dextrose in water or normal saline.
  • Solid oral forms may contain, together with the active compound, diluents, e.g. lactose, dextrose, saccharose, cellulose, corn starch or potato starch; lubricants, e.g. silica, talc, stearic acid, magnesium or calcium stearate, and/or polyethylene glycols; binding agents, e.g. starches, gum arabic, gelatin, methylcellulose, carboxymethylcellulose or polyvinyl pyrrolidone; disaggregating agents, e.g.
  • Such pharmaceutical preparations may be manufactured in known manners, for example, by means of mixing, granulating, tabletting, sugar-coating, or film-coating processes.
  • Liquid dispersions for oral administration may be syrups, emulsions or suspensions.
  • the syrups may contain as carriers, for example, saccharose or saccharose with glycerine and/or mannitol and/or sorbitol.
  • Suspensions and emulsions may contain a carrier, for example a natural gum, agar, sodium alginate, pectin, methylcellulose, carboxymethylcellulose, or polyvinyl alcohol.
  • the suspensions or solutions for intramuscular injections may contain, together with L-ornithine phenyl acetate, a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, e.g. sterile water, olive oil, ethyl oleate, glycols, e.g. propylene glycol, and if desired, a suitable amount of lidocaine hydrochloride.
  • the medicament may consist essentially of L-ornithine phenyl acetate and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Such a medicament therefore contains substantially no other amino acids in addition to L-ornithine and phenyl acetate. Furthermore, such a medicament contains insubstantial amounts of other salts in addition to L-ornithine phenyl acetate.
  • Oral formulations may generally include dosages of L-ornithine phenyl acetate in the range of about 500 mg to about 100 g. Accordingly, in some embodiments, the oral formulation includes the L-ornithine phenyl acetate compositions disclosed herein in the range of about 500 mg to about 50 g. In some embodiments, the oral formulation is substantially free of alkali metal salts and halides ( e.g., contains no more than trace amounts of alkali metal salts and halides).
  • Intravenous formulations may also generally include dosages of L-ornithine phenyl acetate in the range of about 500 mg to about 100 g (preferably about 1 g to about 50 g).
  • the intravenous formulation is substantially free of alkali metal salts and halides (e.g., contains no more than trace amounts of alkali metal salts and halides).
  • the intravenous formulation has a concentration of about 5 to about 300 mg/mL of L-ornithine phenyl acetate (preferably about 25 to about 200 mg/mL, and more preferably about 40 to about 60 mg/mL).
  • the composition, or medicament containing said composition may optionally be placed is sealed packaging.
  • the sealed packaging may reduce or prevent moisture and/or ambient air from contacting the composition or medicament.
  • the packaging includes a hermetic seal.
  • the packaging sealed under vacuum or with an inert gas (e.g., argon) within the sealed package. Accordingly, the packaging can inhibit or reduce the rate of degradation for the composition or medicament stored within the packaging.
  • an inert gas e.g., argon
  • compositions with greater density may be obtained by applying sufficient pressure to compositions having Form I (described below) to induce a transition to Form II (described below). For example, applying 3 tons of force for 90 minutes to Forms I and II yield densities of 1.197 kg/m 3 and 1.001 kg/m 3 , respectively. Surprisingly, Form I converted to Form II under these conditions; therefore the greater density appears to be explained by the different crystalline form as the starting material.
  • an L-ornithine phenyl acetate composition having Form I by applying pressure to the composition sufficient to induce a transition to Form II.
  • the appropriate amount of force or pressure to induce the phase change may vary with the amount of time the force or pressure is applied.
  • a person of ordinary skill, guided by the teachings of the present application can determine appropriate amounts of pressure and time to induce the phase change.
  • at least about 1 ton of force is applied (preferably at least about 2 tons, and more preferably about 3 tons).
  • at least about 500 psi of pressure is applied (preferably at least about 1000 psi, and more preferably at least about 2000 psi).
  • the amount of time for applying pressure is not particularly limited, and as discussed above, will vary depending upon the amount time. For example, when applying large forces (e.g., 10 tons) to a typical tablet-sized punch, the time may be about 1 second or less. In some embodiments, the time for apply pressure is a predetermined time. The time may be, for example, about 0.1 seconds; about 1 second; at least about 1 minute; at least about 5 minutes; or at least about 20 minutes.
  • the composition includes at least about 10% by weight of Form I. In some embodiments, the composition includes at least about 30% by weight of Form I.
  • methods of increasing the density of an L-ornithine phenyl acetate composition having solvate components include applying pressure to the composition sufficient to induce a transition to Form II.
  • the pressure is at least about 500 psi (preferably at least about 1000 psi, and more preferably at least about 2000 psi).
  • the time for apply pressure is a predetermined time.
  • the composition includes at least about 10% of the solvate form (preferably at least about 30%, and more preferably at least about 50%).
  • compositions of L-ornithine phenyl acetate disclosed herein may therefore have higher densities compared to compositions obtain by, for example, precipitating a crystalline form.
  • the composition has a density of at least about 1.1 kg/m 3 (preferably at least about 1.15 kg/m 3 , and more preferably at least about 1.18 kg/m 3 ).
  • the composition has a density of no more than about 1.3 kg/m 3 (preferably no more than about 1.25 kg/m 3 , and more preferably no more than about 1.22 kg/m 3 ).
  • the composition has a density of about 1.2 kg/m 3 .
  • L-ornithine phenyl acetate also disclosed herein are crystalline forms of L-ornithine phenyl acetate, and in particular, crystalline Form I, Form II, Form III, and Form V.
  • L-Ornithine phenyl acetate may, in some embodiments, be obtained using the processes disclosed above and then crystallized using any of the methods disclosed herein.
  • crystalline Form I may generally be obtained by crystallizing L-ornithine phenyl acetate under controlled conditions.
  • Exemplary solvents for the solution that yield crystalline Form I upon adding ethanol include, but are not limited to, cyclohexanone, 1-propanol, diemthylcarbonate, N-methylpyrrolidine (NMP), diethyl ether, 2-butanol, cumene, ethyl formate, isobutyl acetate, 3-nethyl-1-butanol, and anisole.
  • the process can yield Form I by utilizing particular isolation methods.
  • L-ornithine phenyl acetate may be isolated by adding ethanol at reduced temperature to yield Form I.
  • FIGURE 1 shows the crystalline structure of Form I as determined by X-ray powder diffraction (XRPD).
  • Form I which may be obtained by the methods disclosed above, exhibits characteristic peaks at approximately 4.9°, 13.2°, 17.4°, 20.8° and 24.4° 2 ⁇ .
  • a crystalline form of L-ornithine phenyl acetate has one or more characteristic peaks ( e.g., one, two, three, four or five characteristic peaks) selected from approximately 4.9°, 13.2°, 17.4°, 20.8°,and 24.4° 2 ⁇ .
  • the peak positions are assumed to be equal if the two theta (2 ⁇ ) values agree to within 0.2° (i.e., ⁇ 0.2°).
  • ⁇ 0.2° the United States Pharmacopeia states that if the angular setting of the 10 strongest diffraction peaks agree to within ⁇ 0.2° with that of a reference material, and the relative intensities of the peaks do not vary by more than 20%, the identity is confirmed. Accordingly, peak positions within 0.2° of the positions recited herein are assumed to be identical.
  • FIGURE 2 shows results obtained by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) for Form I. These results indicate an endotherm at 35° C, which is possibly associated with a desolvation and/or dehydration to Form II. A second transition at about 203° C indicates the melting point for the crystal.
  • DSC differential scanning calorimetry
  • Form I was analyzed by thermogravimetric gravimetric/differential thermal analysis (TG/DTA), which is shown in FIGURE 3 .
  • TG/DTA thermogravimetric gravimetric/differential thermal analysis
  • Form I exhibits a 11.28% weight loss at about 35° C, and therefore these results further suggest that Form I exhibits a desolvation and/or dehydration transition at about 35° C.
  • the melting point of about 203° C could also be observed by TGA testing.
  • the crystalline form of L-ornithine phenyl acetate is characterized by differential scanning calorimetry as having an endotherm at about at about 35° C.
  • a crystalline form of L-ornithine phenyl acetate exhibits a weight loss of about 11% at about 35° C, as determined by TGA.
  • a crystalline form of L-ornithine phenyl acetate exhibits a melting point of about 203° C.
  • FIGURE 4 shows nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) integrals and chemical shifts for Form I.
  • the integrals confirm the presence of L-ornithine phenyl acetate: 7.5 (aromatic CH), 3.8 (CH adjacent to NH 2 ), 3.6 (CH 2 unit of phenyl acetate), 3.15 (CH 2 adjacent to NH 2 ) and 1.9 (aliphatic CH 2 units) ppm (integrals: 5:1:2:2:4 protons; 1.2, 0.25, 0.5, 0.5, 1.0). Amine protons and hydroxyl protons were not observed due to proton exchange at both the zwitterion and site of salt formation.
  • FIGURE 5 shows dynamic vapor sorption (DVS) results for Form I, and show a water uptake of about 0.2% by weight.
  • XRPD results following DVA analysis confirm that Form I did not transition to a different polymorph.
  • Form I can therefore be characterized as non-hygroscopic and stable over a wide range of humidity.
  • Form I is metastable.
  • a crystalline form of L-ornithine phenyl acetate can be represented by the formula C 15 H 28 N 2 O 6
  • a crystalline form of L-ornithine phenyl acetate can be represented by the formula [C 5 H 13 N 2 O 2 ][C 8 H 7 O 2 ]EtOH.H 2 O.
  • crystalline Form II may be prepared by crystallization under controlled conditions.
  • Crystalline Form II can be prepared by, for example, evaporating a saturated organic solution of L-ornithine phenyl acetate.
  • organic solutions that may be used to obtain Form II include ethanol, acetone, benzonitrile, dichloromethane (DCM), dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), ethyl acetate (EtOAc), acetonitrile (MeCN), methyl acetate (MeOAc), nitromethane, tert-butyl methyl ether (TBME), tetrahydrofuran, and toluene.
  • Other solvents may yield a mixture of Form I and II, such as, but not limited to, 1,4 dioxane, 1-butanol, cyclohexane, IPA, THF, MEK, MeOAc and water.
  • Form II can also be obtained by precipitating L-ornithine phenyl acetate from a saturated organic solution by adding an anti-solvent for L-ornithine phenyl acetate, such as IPA.
  • Form II may be precipitated over a broad range of temperatures (e.g., room temperature, 4° C, and -21 C).
  • Non-limiting examples of suitable solvents for the saturated organic solution include cyclohexanone, 1-propanol, dimethyl carbonate, N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP), diisopropyl ether, diethyl ether, ethylene glycol, dimethylformamide (DMF), 2-butanol, cumene, isobutyl acetate, 3-methyl-1-butanol, and anisole.
  • the same listed solvents e.g., cyclohexanone
  • Form II may be precipitated by adding ethanol at ambient conditions.
  • Form II may also be obtained by forming a slurry of L-ornithine phenyl acetate with the listed organic solvents and cycling the temperature between 25° and 40° C every 4 hours for about 18 cycles (or 72 hours).
  • the process can yield Form II by utilizing particular isolation methods.
  • L-ornithine phenyl acetate may by isolated by adding IPA, or evaporating the organic solvent, to yield Form II.
  • FIGURE 6 shows the crystalline structure of Form II as determined by XRPD.
  • Form II which may be obtained by the methods disclosed above, exhibits characteristic peaks at approximately 6.0°, 13.9°, 14.8°, 17.1 °, 17.8° and 24.1° 2 ⁇ .
  • a crystalline form of L-ornithine phenyl acetate has one or more characteristic peaks ( e.g., one, two, three, four, five or six characteristic peaks) selected from approximately 6.0°, 13.9°, 14.8°, 17.1°, 17.8° and 24.12° ⁇ .
  • FIGURE 7 shows results obtained by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) for Form II. These results indicate a melting point of about 202° C, which is approximately the same as the melting point for Form I. This suggests that Form I transitions to Form II upon heating above about 35° C. Form II was also analyzed using TG/DTA, as shown in FIGURE 8 , and exhibits an about 9.7% weight loss associated with residual solvent. The melting point of about 202° C could also be observed by TGA testing. Accordingly, in some embodiments, a crystalline form of L-ornithine phenyl acetate exhibits a melting point of about 202° C.
  • Form II was stable over 14 days when exposed to elevated temperatures, varying pHs, UV light or oxygen. Accordingly, Form II is considered stable.
  • FIGURE 9 shows nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) integrals and chemical shifts for Form II.
  • the integrals confirm the presence of L-ornithine phenyl acetate: 7.5 (aromatic CH), 3.8 (CH adjacent to NH2), 3.6 (CH2 unit of phenylacetate), 3.15 (CH2 adjacent to NH2) and 1.9 (aliphatic CH2 units) ppm (integrals: 5:1:2:2:4 protons; 7.0, 1.4, 2.9, 3.0, 5.9). Amine protons and hydroxyl protons were not observed due to proton exchange at both the zwitterion and site of salt formation.
  • FIGURE 10 shows dynamic vapor sorption (DVS) results for Form II, and show a water uptake of about 0.3% by weight.
  • XRPD results following DVA analysis confirm that Form II did not transition to a different polymorph.
  • Form II can therefore be characterized as non-hygroscopic and stable over a wide range of humidity.
  • a crystalline form of L-ornithine phenyl acetate can be represented by the formula C 13 H 20 N 2 O 4 .
  • a crystalline form of L-ornithine phenyl acetate can be represented by the formula [C 5 H 13 N 2 O 2 ][C 8 H 7 O 2 ].
  • Form III may be obtained by placing a saturated solution of L-ornithine phenyl acetate in a cooled temperature environment of about -21 ° C, where the solution is a mixture of acetone and water ( e.g., equal parts volume of acetone and water).
  • adding IPA to a saturated solution of L-ornithine phenyl acetate in 2-butanol can yield Form III when completed at ambient conditions.
  • Form III may be obtained, for example, by adding IPA to a saturated solution of L-ornithine phenyl acetate in isobutyl acetate when completed at reduced temperatures of about -21° C.
  • L-ornithine phenyl acetate in the context of the processes for making L-ornithine phenyl acetate disclosed above, the process can yield Form III by utilizing particular solvents and isolation methods.
  • L-ornithine phenyl acetate may be formed within a mixture of acetone and water, and subsequently placed in a cool environment of about -21° C to yield Form III.
  • FIGURE 11 shows the crystalline structure of Form III as determined by XRPD.
  • Form III which may be obtained by the methods disclosed above, exhibits characteristic peaks at approximately 5.8°, 14.1°, 18.6°, 19.4°, 22.3° and 24.8° 2 ⁇ .
  • a crystalline form of L-ornithine phenyl acetate has one or more characteristic peaks ( e.g,. one, two, three, four, five or six characteristic peaks) selected from approximately 5.8°, 14.1°, 18.6°, 19.4°, 22.3° and 24.8° 2 ⁇ .
  • FIGURE 12 shows results obtained by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) for Form III. These results indicate a melting point of about 203° C, which is approximately the same as the melting points for Form I and Form II. Additionally, Form III exhibits an endotherm at about 40° C. Form III was also analyzed using TG/DTA, as shown in FIGURE 13 , and exhibits no significant weight loss before the melting point. Form III may therefore be characterized as anhydrous. The melting point of about 203° C could also be observed by TGA testing. Accordingly, in some embodiments, a crystalline form of L-ornithine phenyl acetate exhibits a melting point of about 203° C.
  • a crystalline form of L-ornithine phenyl acetate is characterized by differential scanning calorimetry as having an endotherm at about 40° C. In some embodiments, a crystalline form of L-ornithine phenyl acetate is anhydrous.
  • Form III is most likely metastable, but more stable than Form I.
  • FIGURE 14 shows nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) integrals and chemical shifts for Form III.
  • the integrals confirm the presence of L-ornithine phenyl acetate: 7.5 (aromatic CH), 3.8 (CH adjacent to NH2), 3.6 (CH2 unit of phenyl acetate), 3.15 (CH2 adjacent to NH2) and 1.9 (aliphatic CH2 units) ppm (integrals: 5:1:2:2:4 protons; 4.2, 0.8, 1.7, 1.7, 3.0). Amine protons and hydroxyl protons were not observed due to proton exchange at both the zwitterion and site of salt formation.
  • FIGURE 15 shows dynamic vapor sorption (DVS) results for Form III, and show a water uptake of about 2.0% by weight.
  • XRPD results following DVS analysis confirm that Form III did not transition to a different polymorph.
  • Form III therefore exhibits greater water uptake compared to Forms I and II; however Form III is still characterized as non-hygroscopic and stable over a wide range of humidity at room temperature.
  • Form V may be obtained by placing a saturated solution of L-ornithine phenyl acetate in a cooled temperature environment of about -21° C, where the solution is cyclohexanone.
  • the same saturated solution may yield Form V when evaporating the solvent.
  • Form V also forms from saturated solutions of L-ornithine phenyl acetate having diisopropyl ether as a solvent.
  • a saturated solution having a solvent ratio of about 1 to 2 of diisopropyl ether and IPA will yield Form V when placed in a cooled temperature environment of about 4° C.
  • a solution having only the solvent diisopropyl ether can yield Form V when placed in a cooled temperature environment of about -21° C.
  • FIGURE 16 shows the crystalline structure of Form V as determined by XRPD.
  • Form V which may be obtained by the methods disclosed above, exhibits characteristic peaks at approximately 13.7°, 17.4°, 19.8°, 20.6° and 23.7° 2 ⁇ .
  • a crystalline form of L-ornithine phenyl acetate has one or more characteristic peaks ( e.g., one, two, three, four, or five characteristic peaks) selected from approximately 13.7°, 17.4°, 19.8°, 20.6° and 23.7° 2 ⁇ .
  • FIGURE 17 shows results obtained by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) for Form V. These results indicate a melting point of about 196° C, which is below the melting point of other forms. Form V also exhibits an endotherm at about 174° C. Form V was also analyzed using thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA), as shown in FIGURE 18 , and exhibits no significant weight loss before the melting point. Form V may therefore be characterized as anhydrous. The melting point of about 196° C could also be observed by TGA testing. Accordingly, in some embodiments, a crystalline form of L-ornithine phenyl acetate exhibits a melting point of about 196° C.
  • a crystalline form of L-ornithine phenyl acetate is characterized by differential scanning calorimetry as having an endotherm at about 174° C. In some embodiments, a crystalline form of L-ornithine phenyl acetate is anhydrous.
  • FIGURE 19 shows nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) integrals and chemical shifts for Form V.
  • the integrals confirm the presence of L-ornithine phenyl acetate: 7.5 (aromatic CH), 3.8 (CH adjacent to NH2), 3.6 (CH2 unit of phenyl acetate), 3.15 (CH2 adjacent to NH2) and 1.9 (aliphatic CH2 units) ppm (integrals: 5:1:2:2:4 protons; 4.2, 0.8, 1.7, 1.7, 3.0). Amine protons and hydroxyl protons were not observed due to proton exchange at both the zwitterion and site of salt formation.
  • FIGURE 19 shows dynamic vapor sorption (DVS) results for Form V, and show a water uptake of about 0.75% by weight.
  • XRPD results following DVS analysis suggest that Form V transitioned to Form II, but the chemical composition was unchanged.
  • Form V is therefore characterized as non-hygroscopic, but not stable over a wide range of humidity.
  • L-Ornithine phenyl acetate may be administered to a subject for treating or ameliorating the onset of liver decompensation or hepatic encephalopathy.
  • L-Ornithine phenyl acetate can thus be administered to improve the condition of a subject, for example a subject suffering from chronic liver disease following a precipitating event.
  • L-ornithine phenyl acetate may be administered to combat or delay the onset of liver decompensation or hepatic encephalopathy.
  • L-Ornithine phenyl acetate may be administered in combination to a subject for treatment of hepatic encephalopathy.
  • L-Ornithine phenyl acetate may be administered to improve the condition of a patient suffering from hepatic encephalopathy.
  • L-Ornithine phenyl acetate may be administered to alleviate the symptoms associated with hepatic encephalopathy.
  • L-Ornithine phenyl acetate may be administered to combat hepatic encephalopathy.
  • L-Ornithine phenyl acetate may be administered to prevent or reduce the likelihood of an initial hepatic encephalopathic episode in a person at risk for hepatic encephalopathic episodes.
  • L-Ornithine phenyl acetate may be administered to lessen the severity of an initial hepatic encephalopathic episode in a person at risk for hepatic encephalopathic episodes.
  • L-Ornithine phenyl acetate may be administered to delay an initial hepatic encephalopathic episode in a person at risk for hepatic encephalopathic episodes.
  • liver decompensation and hepatic encephalopathy commonly involves "precipitating events” (or “acute attacks”).
  • precipitating events include gastrointestinal bleeding, infection (sepsis), portal vein thrombosis and dehydration.
  • infections infections
  • portal vein thrombosis portal vein thrombosis
  • dehydration The onset of such an acute attack is likely to lead to hospitalization. The patient may suffer one of these acute attacks or a combination of these acute attacks.
  • L-ornithine phenyl acetate A subject who has had or is suspected of having had an acute attack is treated according to the invention with L-ornithine phenyl acetate to prevent or reduce the likelihood of progression of the liver to the decompensated state. Consequently, L-ornithine phenyl acetate can prevent or reduce the likelihood of the medical consequences of liver decompensation such as hepatic encephalopathy. L-Ornithine phenyl acetate may be used to preserve liver function. Use of L-ornithine phenyl acetate may thus extend the life of a patient with liver disease. In one embodiment, the metabolic consequences of a gastrointestinal bleed such as hyperammonemia, hypoisoleucemia and reduced protein synthesis in the post-bleeding period are prevented.
  • treatment of subjects may begin as soon as possible after the onset or the suspected onset of a precipitating event (acute attack).
  • treatment of the subject begins prior to repeated acute attacks. More preferably, treatment of the subject begins following the first acute attack.
  • the subject treated with L-ornithine phenyl acetate is identified as having the onset or the suspected onset of a precipitating event (acute attack).
  • Treatment is typically given promptly after the start of an acute attack.
  • Treatment may begin after the symptom(s) of an acute attack or suspected acute attack have been detected e.g. by a medic such as a physician, a paramedic or a nurse.
  • Treatment may begin upon hospitalization of the subject.
  • Treatment may thus begin within 6 hours, within 3 hours, within 2 hours or within 1 hour after the symptom(s) of an acute attack or suspected acute attack have been detected.
  • Treatment of the subject may therefore begin from 1 to 48 hours, for example from 1 to 36 hours or from 1 to 24 hours after the symptom(s) of an acute attack or suspected acute attack have been detected.
  • Treatment may occur for up to 8 weeks, for example up to 6 weeks, up to 4 weeks or up to 2 weeks after the symptom(s) of an acute attack or suspected acute attack have been detected. Treatment may therefore occur for up to 48 hours, for example for up to 36 hours or for up to 24 hours after the symptom(s) of an acute attack or suspected acute attack have been detected. Typically, treatment occurs to the time when recovery from the acute precipitating event is evident.
  • L-Ornithine phenyl acetate may also be used to treat or ameliorate hyperammonemia.
  • L-ornithine phenyl acetate may be administered to patients identified as having excess ammonia levels in the blood, or patients exhibiting symptoms of excess ammonia in the blood.
  • L-Ornithine phenyl acetate may also be administered to reduce the risk of hyperammonemia.
  • L-ornithine phenyl acetate can be administered daily, for an indefinite period of time. For example, daily dosages may be administered for the life of the patient, or until a physician determines the patient no longer exhibits a risk for hyperammonemia.
  • a therapeutically effective amount of L-ornithine phenyl acetate is administered to reduce the risk of hyperammonemia. In some embodiments, a therapeutically effective amount of L-ornithine phenyl acetate is administered orally for the prophylaxis of hyperammonemia.
  • a therapeutically effective amount of L-ornithine phenyl acetate is administered to the subject.
  • the useful in vivo dosage to be administered and the particular mode of administration will vary depending upon the age, weight, the severity of the affliction, and mammalian species treated, the particular compounds employed, and the specific use for which these compounds are employed. (See e.g., Fingl et al. 1975, in "The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics", which is hereby incorporated herein by reference in its entirety, with particular reference to Ch. 1, p. 1).
  • the determination of effective dosage levels that is the dosage levels necessary to achieve the desired result, can be accomplished by one skilled in the art using routine pharmacological methods.
  • a typical dose of L-ornithine phenyl acetate may be from about 0.02 to about 1.25 g/kg of bodyweight (preferably from about 0.1 to about 0.6 g/kg of bodyweight).
  • a dosage may therefore be from about 500 mg to about 50 g (preferably about 5 g to about 40 g, and more preferably about 10 g to about 30 g).
  • a single daily dose may be administered.
  • multiple doses for example two, three, four or five doses may be administered. Such multiple doses may be administered over a period of one month or two weeks or one week.
  • a single dose or multiple doses such as two, three, four or five doses may be administered daily.
  • XRPD analysis was carried out on a Bruker D8 advance or Seimens D5000, scanning the samples between 4° and 50° 2 ⁇ .
  • approximately 5 mg of a sample was gently compressed on the XRPD zero back ground single 96 well plate sample holder. The sample was then loaded into a Bruker D8-Discover diffractometer in transmission mode and analysed using the following experimental conditions.
  • sample was weighed into an aluminium DSC pan and sealed with a pierced aluminium lid (non-hermetically). The sample pan was then loaded into a Seiko DSC6200 (equipped with a cooler), cooled, and held at 25 °C. Once a stable heat-flow response was obtained, the sample and reference were then heated to about 250 °C at a scan rate of 10 °C/min and the resulting heat flow response monitored. Prior to analysis, the instrument was temperature and heat-flow calibrated using an indium reference standard. Sample analysis was carried out by Muse measurement software where the temperatures of thermal events were quoted as the onset temperature, measured according to the manufacturer's specifications.
  • sample was weighed into an aluminium pan and loaded into a simultaneous thermogravimetric/differential thermal analyser (DTA) and held at room temperature. The sample was then heated at a rate of 10 °C/min from 25 °C to 300 °C during which time the change in sample weight was monitored along with any thermal events (DTA). Nitrogen was used as the purge gas, at a flow rate of 20 cm 3 /min. Prior to analysis the instrument was weight and temperature calibrated using a 100 mg reference weight and an indium reference standard, respectively.
  • DTA thermogravimetric/differential thermal analyser
  • sample was placed into a wire-mesh vapor sorption balance pan and loaded into a DVS-1 dynamic vapor sorption balance supplied by Scientific and Medical Systems (SMS). The sample was then dried by maintaining a 0% humidity environment until no further weight change was recorded. The sample was then subjected to a ramping profile from 0 - 90% relative humidity (RH) at 10% increments, maintaining the sample at each step until a stable weight had been achieved (99.5% step completion). After completion of the sorption cycle, the sample was then dried using the same procedure. The weight change during the sorption/desorption cycles were then plotted, allowing for the hygroscopic nature of the sample to be determined.
  • SMS Scientific and Medical Systems
  • slurries of the sample were prepared in 24 selected solvent systems.
  • the slurries were temperature cycled at 40°C or 25°C in 4 hour cycles for a period of 72 hours.
  • the solids were visually checked for any obvious signs of degradation (i.e. color changes) and then, if not degraded, isolated by filtration.
  • the solids were allowed to dry at ambient conditions for about 24 hours prior to analysis.
  • Crash cooling experiments were performed by placing saturated solutions of the sample, in the 24 selected solvent systems, in environments of 4°C and - 21°C for about 48 hours. Any solid material was recovered and the solids were allowed to dry at ambient conditions for about 24 hours prior to analysis.
  • Anti-solvent addition experiments were conducted by adding anti-solvent to saturated solutions of the sample. The addition was continued until there was no further precipitation and the samples adjusted to various temperature for 24 hours: elevated, ambient, 4° C or -21°. The solid was then isolated and dried at ambient conditions for about 24 hours prior to analysis.
  • crystallinity (birefringence) was determined using a Leica Leitz DMRB polarised optical microscope equipped with a high resolution Leica camera and image capture software (Firecam V.1.0). All images were recorded using a 10x objective, unless otherwise stated.
  • each form was compressed into discs by placing the material into a die (diameter 12 mm) and compressing the die under 5 tons of pressure in a hydraulic press for about 2 minutes.
  • the dissolution instrument, Sotax AT7 conforms to EP2 and USP2 in which paddles were used to stir the media.
  • a small spot of solution containing the sample was applied to a plate, about one centimeter from the base.
  • the plate is then dipped into the TLC tank (sealed container) containing methanol:ethyl acetate (95:5) solvent mixture.
  • the solvent moves up the plate by capillary action and meets the sample mixture, which is dissolved and is carried up the plate by the solvent mixture.
  • the number of spots was noted and the R f values were calculated for each spot.
  • Slurries (supersaturated solution: about 250 ⁇ l of pH solution and solid was added until dissolution was no longer observed and ca. 100 mg of solid was in the slurry) were prepared for each form in a variety of pH environments; 1, 4, 7, 10 and 13.2. The slurries were shaken constantly for a period of 14 days and measurements taken at 7 and 14 day time points. Appropriate buffers were prepared for each pH and are detailed further below.
  • a buffer having a pH value of 1 was prepared by dissolving 372.75 mg of potassium chloride in 25 ml of deionized water to give a 0.2 M solution. Subsequently, 67 ml of 0.2 M hydrochloric acid was added (this was prepared from a 5 M solution; 10 ml was added to 40 ml of deionized water giving a 1 M solution which was diluted further; 20 ml was added to 80 ml of deionized water giving the required 0.2 M solution) to achieve the desired pH.
  • a buffer having a pH value of 4 was prepared by dissolving 1.02 g of potassium hydrogen phthalate in 50 ml of deionized water to give a 0.1 M solution.
  • a buffer having a pH value of 7 was prepared by dissolving 680.00 mg of potassium phosphate monobasic in 50 ml of deionized water to give a 0.1 M solution. Subsequently, 29.1 ml of 0.1 M sodium hydroxide was added (this was prepared from a 1 M solution; 5 ml was added to 45 ml of deionized water giving the required 0.1 M solution) to achieve the desired pH.
  • a buffer having a pH value of 10 was prepared by dissolving 210.00 mg of sodium bicarbonate in 50 ml of deionized water to give a 0.05 M solution. Subsequently, 10.7 ml of 0.1 M sodium hydroxide was added (this was prepared from a 1 M solution; 5 ml was added to 45 ml of deionized water giving the required 0.1 M solution) to achieve the desired pH.
  • Forms I-VI Six unique crystalline forms were identified from the precipitation studies, Forms I-VI. However, Forms IV and VI were obtained from solutions of acetic acid, and NMR results confirmed these forms to be L-ornithine acetate. Meanwhile, Tests 540-611 utilized samples of L-ornithine phenyl acetate originally isolated by the addition of ethanol anti-solvent. Many of these example produced Form I, which is an ethanol solvate, and therefore it is believed these samples originally included residual ethanol. Consequently, Form I may not be reproduced for certain conditions if the original sample does not include residual ethanol. TABLE 5 - Examples of Preparing Crystalline Forms Test Crystallization Method Solvent Results 1 Temp.
  • Cycling DCM Form I 559 Evaporation DCM Form II 560 Anti-Solvent (Hexane) Addition (4°C) DCM Form III 561 Temp.
  • Cycling DMSO Form I 562 Evaporation DMSO Form II / II 563 Anti-Solvent (Hexane) Addition (4°C) DMSO No Solid / No Solid 564 Temp.
  • Cycling EtOAc Form I 565 Evaporation EtOAc Form II 566 Anti-Solvent (Hexane) Addition (4°C) EtOAc Form III 567 Temp.
  • Cycling MeOH Form I 589 Evaporation MeOH Form I / II 590 Anti-Solvent (Hexane) Addition (4°C) MeOH Form III 591 Temp. Cycling MIBK Form I 592 Evaporation MIBK Form II 593 Anti-Solvent (Hexane) Addition (4°C) MIBK No Solid 594 Temp. Cycling Nitromethane Form I 595 Evaporation Nitromethane Form II 596 Anti-Solvent (Hexane) Addition (4°C) Nitromethane Form I 597 Temp. Cycling TBME Form I 598 Evaporation TBME Form II 599 Anti-Solvent (Hexane) Addition (4°C) TBME Form I 600 Temp.
  • L-ornithine phenyl acetate exhibited a solubility in water, whereas L-ornithine phenyl acetate was substantially insoluble in the remaining solvent systems.
  • the last three trials included adding diluted HCl to the solution to precipitate remaining amount of silver as AgCl.
  • the precipitate was then removed by filtration before
  • the three trials included adding: (1) 1.0 g of 0.33% HCl at 20° C; (2) 1.0 g of 0.33% HCl at 30° C; and (3) 0.1 g of 3.3% HCl at 20° C.
  • the three trials reduced the silver content to 30 ppm, 42 ppm, and 33 ppm, respectively, and each trial yielding greater than 90% L-ornithine phenyl acetate. Accordingly, the addition of HCl was effective in reducing the amount of residual silver.
  • the resulting L-ornithine phenyl acetate was found to exhibit high amounts of chloride (at least about 1% by weight), and presumably include similar amounts of sodium. The yields were about 50% for Trials 2, 4, and 5.
  • Form III does not transition to Form II under vacuum at 120° C, but rather exhibits greater chemical degradation compared to Forms I and II under these conditions. Meanwhile, Form III converts to Form II and exhibits substantial chemical degradation at 120° C without a vacuum.
  • Form I converted to Form II in all the trials, but most interestingly, Form I exhibits substantial chemical degradation at 120° C without a vacuum. Thus, the conversion from Form I does not exhibit the same chemical stability as Form II, which is surprising considering the material readily converts to Form II.
  • Form II was stable and did not chemically degrade in all of the trials. Thus, Form II is the most stable. Meanwhile, Form III is more stable than Form I, but both forms exhibit substantial chemical degradation at 120° C without a vacuum.
  • a slurry of Forms I, II and III were formed with water and the pH value adjusted to either 1.0, 4.0, 7.0, 10.0, and 13.2. The slurries were stored for 7 or 14 days, and subsequently the solids were removed by filtration.
  • Form I converted to Form II in all of the samples.
  • NMR and IR results show Forms I and II did not degrade after 14 days in the varied pHs, and similarly HPLC results show about 98% purity or more for these samples.
  • Form III also exhibited no degradation after 7 days according to NMR and IR results. HPLC tests show about 95% purity or more; however IR results show Form III converted to Form II over the 7-day test. TLC results for all samples indicated a single spot with similar R f values.
  • Forms I, II and III were subjected to 3 tons of force using a Moore Hydraulic Press for about 90 minutes. The resultant tablet's mass, diameter and thickness were measured to determine the density. The tablets were also analyzed by NMR and IR.
  • Form I transitioned to a composition of Form II with a density of 1.197 kg/m 3 .
  • Form II did not exhibit a transition and had a final density of 1.001 kg/m 3 .
  • Form III did not exhibit a transition and had a final density of 1.078 kg/m 3 .
  • Example 12 Process for Producing L-Ornithine Phenyl Acetate via an Acetate Intermediate

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